The Golf Coast Neighborhood of Chicago Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

Gold Coast

Nearby Neighborhoods: Near North Side, Old Town, Streeterville, Magnificent Mile, Cabrini-Green, River North, River East, Goose Island, New Eastside, River West, Lincoln Park, Noble Square, Chicago Loop, Fulton Market, Loop, Ukrainian Village, Greektown, Depaul, West Loop, Printer's Row, Lakeview East, Wicker Park, Near West Side, West Town, Little Italy

Pros

Active neighbors association and community events.
Views of Lake Michigan.
Tree-shaded sidewalks and streets.

Cons

Expensive housing options.
Harsh winds from the lake during winter.

Whether you're searching Gold Coast apartments to be near the shopping venues or cultural attractions of Chicago, this affluent neighborhood has a lot to offer. Also known as the Gold Coast Historic District, this neighborhood has multiple high-rise apartment buildings, upscale restaurants and enticing annual events. Discover what makes the Gold Coast neighborhood so appealing.

The Gold Coast Neighborhood Association produces seasonal events such the springtime Echoes or the summertime Evening on Astor, an annual block party that brings more than 1,000 neighbors together for food, shopping and entertainment. Or, check out Ghouly Park, the Halloween party located in Goudy Park, for the children of Gold Coast. The Joy of Toys winter event invites you to bring a new, unwrapped toy that will be given to children in local schools.

If you prefer shopping, look for Gold Coast apartments near Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. This retail haven contains a myriad of upscale and discount stores to meet any budget. More than 460 exclusive stores and boutiques, 200 restaurants and 50 hotels are in the area. Four malls, with anchor stores such as Bloomingdales, Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord and Taylor and Nordstrom, and upscale stores such as Coach, Gucci, and Armani Exchange, help solidify the Magnificent Mile's status as a premiere shopping destination. The walkable neighborhood, public buses, trolley, high-end hotels and restaurant options are big draws to the area as well.

Choices for food and nightlife are plentiful. From the famous Chicago pizza and hotdogs to fine dining and eclectic cafés, you won’t be far from delicious dishes no matter where your new Gold Coast apartment is located. Famed restaurant Avenues, an upscale, contemporary American restaurant located in The Peninsula Chicago, is in the Gold Coast neighborhood, as is the world-renown Italian restaurant, Spiaggia. Pizzeria Uno, where the first deep-dish pizza was introduced, is also within reach to residents of Gold Coast apartments.

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Les Nomades
Category: French
222 E Ontario St
Chicago, IL 60611
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Greek Islands Restaurant
Category: Mediterranean, Greek
200 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60661
188 Reviews
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Alinea
Category: American (New)
1723 N Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60614
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Chez-Joel
Category: French
1119 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL 60607
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Charlie Trotter's
Category: Restaurants
816 W Armitage Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614

Schools & Demographics in Gold Coast

Demographics
Schools

School	Grades	Type
Latin School Of Chicago	K - 8	private
Ogden Elementary School	K - 8	public
Cornerstone Academy	9 - 12	private
Latin School Of Chicago	K - 12	private
Ruben Salazar Bilingual Center	K - 8	public
Franklin Fine Arts Center	K - 8	public
Catherine Cook School	K - 8	private
Walter Payton College Preparatory High School	9 - 12	public
Immaculate Conception School	PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN	catholic
Frances Xavier Warde School	K - 8	catholic

Latin School Of Chicago

1531 N Dearborn Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60610

Ms. Sally Ott

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Alternative Programs
Gifted and Talented
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	430

Full-time Teachers	7
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	25

Ogden Elementary School

24 W Walton St
Chicago, IL 60610

Mr. Kenneth Staral
Chicago Public School District 299

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	64
2nd	57
3rd	62
4th	72
5th	71
6th	95
7th	76
8th	85
Total students	619

Full-time Teachers	46
Student/Teacher Ratio	14
Number of Classrooms	20

Cornerstone Academy

1111 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610

Mr. Jim Wilkes

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
No Child Left Behind

Students Per Grade:
Total students	27

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	3

Latin School Of Chicago

59 W North Blvd
Chicago, IL 60610

Mr. Theodore Graf

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	590

Full-time Teachers	15
Student/Teacher Ratio	39
Number of Classrooms	300

Ruben Salazar Bilingual Center

160 W Wendell St
Chicago, IL 60610

Ms. Martha Miranda
Chicago Public School District 299

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	53
2nd	40
3rd	49
4th	46
5th	38
6th	51
7th	36
8th	33
Total students	447

Full-time Teachers	18
Student/Teacher Ratio	25
Number of Classrooms	16

Franklin Fine Arts Center

225 W Evergreen Ave
Chicago, IL 60610

Ms. Carol Friedman
Chicago Public School District 299

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	30
2nd	31
3rd	31
4th	32
5th	33
6th	32
7th	59
8th	58
Total students	364

Full-time Teachers	22
Student/Teacher Ratio	17
Number of Classrooms	12

Catherine Cook School

226 W Schiller St
Chicago, IL 60610

Mr. Michael Roberts

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Gifted and Talented
Vocational Tecnology Education
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
Total students	470

Full-time Teachers	39
Student/Teacher Ratio	12
Number of Classrooms	40

Walter Payton College Preparatory High School

1034 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610

Mrs. Ellen Estrada
Chicago Public School District 299

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
9th	158
10th	203
11th	256
12th	184
Total students	800

Full-time Teachers	53
Student/Teacher Ratio	15
Number of Classrooms	55

Immaculate Conception School

1431 N North Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60610

Ms. Katie Sullivan
Archdiocese Of Chicago Education Off

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs

Students Per Grade:
Total students	275

Full-time Teachers	21
Student/Teacher Ratio	13
Number of Classrooms	14

Frances Xavier Warde School

751 N State St
Chicago, IL 60661

Ms. Susan Sperling
Archdiocese Of Chicago Education Off

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs

Students Per Grade:
Total students	397

Full-time Teachers	10
Student/Teacher Ratio	40
Number of Classrooms	27

NOTE: The schools listed are designated from the center of the zip code and are just a sampling of the schools in this area. To find a particular school district and how it relates to a specific apartment, please contact the specific apartment directly. The schools listed below are located in the Chicago area. To learn more about each school, select a school from the list above.

Community Characteristics

Located in Chicago, this community has a population of 17,394

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